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Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week Events
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announces events in observance of the National Heroin & Opioid Awareness Week, September 19-23, 2016. On...
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Plenty of rides and games for Saturday’s Peanut Festival
Rylee Lou’Anne White, Royal Ambassador for the Dublin Peanut Festival, has spotted a couple of the large rides that will be coming to town as our 24th Annual Dublin Peanut Festival gets under way this...
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Bladen County 4-H Members Attend 2016 Citizenship North Carolina Focus
cncf-delegation brissonand4h A delegation of Bladen County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Bladen County delegation returned...
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LEGISLATION ENDING BAILOUTS
CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER JOINS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE TO APPROVE LEGISLATION ENDING BAILOUTS, PROMOTING SMALL BUSINESS AND MAIN STREET GROWTH WASHINGTON – The Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation...
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This Day in History – September 14
1716 – 1st lighthouse in American colonies lit (Boston Harbor) 1814 – Francis Scott Key inspired to write the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry”, later becomes lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner.” 1848 –...
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Emergency Road Closure – SR 1100
Road Closures: NEW! – SR 1100 (Center Road) – NEW! We had to close SR 1100 this afternoon due to a sinkhole that developed as a result of heavy flows from Hermine. The location of the closure is 0.66...
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2015-2016 TEST RESULTS SHOW GREAT GAINS FOR COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Test results released September 1, 2016 show gains in many areas for the Columbus County Schools District. Topping the list, Old Dock Elementary earned an Overall Achievement Score of 79, which is the...
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Bladen County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of...
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Women’s Tennis: West Bladen 9, Pender 0
BURGAW – West Bladen defeated Pender 9-0 Tuesday in Four County Conference women’s tennis action. West Bladen improved to 2-0 in league play and 10-0 overall. The Lady Knights will host Clinton...
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Volleyball: Pender 3, West Bladen 0
BURGAW – Pender defeated West Bladen 3-0 Tuesday night in Four County Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-23, 25-18 and 27-25. “We played hard, but Pender is a solid team,” said Lady...
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JV Volleyball: Pender 2, West Bladen 0
BURGAW – Pender defeated West Bladen 2-0 Tuesday in Four County Conference junior varsity volleyball action by set scores of 25-8 and 25-18. Junior Elizabeth Allbright knocked in 4 kills, 2 service...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 14
The 24th Annual Dublin Peanut Festival will be held Saturday. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. with Opening Ceremonies slated for 11 a.m. with numerous fun activities; food, music and so much more all day...
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Fundraiser planned for baby JT Higgs on October 8
A benefit bike ride is planner Saturday, October 8, for 8-month-old JT Higgs who has been recently diagnosed with Leukemia. He is the son of Jacobe Higgs and Kelsey Cox. The ride will meet at the...
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MU Theatre and Sweet Tea Shakespeare Present “Much Ado About Romeo and Juliet”
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Methodist University and Sweet Tea Shakespeare will present a new take on two classic Shakespeare plays Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 at Methodist University. “Much Ado About Romeo &...
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White Lake receives PARTf grant for Multi-Use Pathway
The town of White Lake recently received great news regarding their application for a NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant. The town was awarded $305,285 to construct a multi-use trail. The grant...
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Rouzer Bill to modernize packers and stockyards act passes agriculture committee
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture passed Congressman David Rouzer’s bill (H.R. 5883) to modernize and clarify the Packers & Stockyards Act as it relates to the buying or...
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Congressman Pittenger: Restore Accountability, Allow VA Employees To Be Fired
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) urged his colleagues to restore accountability and transparency at the Department of Veterans Affairs by supporting the VA Accountability First...
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Tropical Storm Julia to have little impact
Tropical Storm Julia formed off the coast of Georgia and is expected to weaken through Friday as the begins to interact with land. Heavy rainfall will be the greatest concern as the storm makes its...
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Elizabethtown Kangaroo Store closed
kangaroo kangaroo2 Drivers who are accustomed to buying their gasoline and convenience store items at the Kangaroo Store located at 318 S. Poplar Street will have to find another location. A sign...
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The first Carolina Caledonian Fest planned
DUBLIN, NC – Lu Mil Vineyard & AKA Entertainment will host a Media/Information Day on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Lu Mil Vineyard. This gathering will officially introduce the...
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